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Who Built These Mysterious Concrete Arrows?

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Giant arrows guided American airmail pilots on nighttime routes up until the 1940s. HowStuffWorks takes a look.

Test Your Knowledge: Bermuda Triangle Quiz

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This ocean area has a reputation for devilry and danger. How much do you know about the Bermuda Triangle? Find out with our Bermuda Triangle Quiz.

The John Wayne Quiz

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Feast your eyes upon "The Duke", the greatest cowboy actor who ever lived. But just how much do you know about the legend that is John Wayne. Saddle up and let's find out!

How Ambulances Work

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How are ambulances dispatched and why do they cost so much? HowStuffWorks takes a close look at the world of ambulances.

5 Wacky Family Heirlooms

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These 5 wacky family heirlooms aren't just your run-of-the-mill jewelry, antiques and furniture. Read about 5 wacky family heirlooms.

Why the 'Streisand Effect' Might Actually Make a Cover-up Go Viral

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Barbra Streisand sued a photographer who took a photo of her house and the lawsuit got the photo far more attention than it would have gotten otherwise.

How to Avoid Being Evicted From Your Home

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You've lost your job and gotten behind with your rent. You know your landlord is looking for you. What's the best way to avoid eviction?

When Was the Eiffel Tower Built? Eiffel Tower History and Future

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At 984 feet tall, Paris' landmark Eiffel Tower is no picnic to maintain, so how is it done and who is responsible for keeping it standing and painted?

Could income tax be replaced by a consumption-based sales tax?

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A consumption-based tax, sometimes called the Fair Tax, is one alternative to the current U.S. tax system. Learn more about a consumption-based tax.

10 Things You Should Know About Rachel Carson

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The late marine biologist Rachel Carson's groundbreaking book, "Silent Spring," debuted 60 years ago as one of the finest works of nature writing ever.

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